The Material Handling Blog

On any given production line, workers pick up different specialized tools to complete different tasks. End of arm tool changers allow robots to do the same.

Robot-based automation is also an excellent alternative to manual operation. In addition to increased up-time and total throughput, fewer accidents and increasingly demanding workplace ergonomics are compelling reasons to make the shift to robotics. In the packaging industry, robots generally fall into two main areas: pick and place applications and feed placement...